Scheduled MonumentsScotlandThom's Water Cuts, dam 750m S of Kilmory Hill
Dam 750m s of kilmory hill

Thom's Water Cuts, dam 750m S of Kilmory Hill

Scotland
HES SM7116
Site type
Dam 750m s of kilmory hill
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Thom's Water Cuts is an ancient dam located 750 metres south of Kilmory Hill on the Isle of Bute in Scotland. The structure represents evidence of early water management practices in the region, though detailed historical records concerning its original construction date and specific function remain limited in the scholarly literature. The site is recorded within the Historic Environment Scotland designation system under reference SM7116, reflecting its recognition as a monument of archaeological interest. Its precise dating and the circumstances of its construction await fuller archaeological investigation and documentation.

Thom's Water Cuts, dam 750m S of Kilmory Hill is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7116. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Thom's Water Cuts, dam 750m S of Kilmory Hill?

Thom's Water Cuts is an ancient dam located 750 metres south of Kilmory Hill on the Isle of Bute in Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7116.

Who is responsible for protecting Thom's Water Cuts, dam 750m S of Kilmory Hill?

Thom's Water Cuts, dam 750m S of Kilmory Hill is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic Environment Scotland — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in Scotland. The official designation reference is SM7116.

What other scheduled monuments are near Thom's Water Cuts, dam 750m S of Kilmory Hill?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Thom's Water Cuts, aqueduct (drain), Scalpsie to Loch Quien (0.9 km), Kilmory Castle, Meikle Kilmory, Isle of Bute (1.2 km), Thom's Water Cuts, aqueduct (drain), Ardscalpsie to SW of Scalpsie (1.5 km).

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